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General Resources
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Cancer Society 
 This site highlights recent research, statistics, publications, and prevention. Includes survivor stories, and information about support for cancer patients and their families. Contains material available in Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese. Searchable. http://www.cancer.org/ Topics: Cancer Last updated Oct 3, 2005 American Cancer Society - Health Information Seekers
An excellent resource for patients, families, and cancer survivors, there are sections on cancer risk factors, prevention and early detection, statistics, and information on specific types of an extensive list of cancers (e.g., staging, clinical trials, new research advances, and medical references and resources). You can also enter a zip code for news, activities, and resources in your area. http://www.cancer.org/eprise/main/docroot/HOME/skr/skr_0?level=0 Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 23, 2005 Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR)
Pulls oncology resources together. Search or browse almost two dozen mailing list archives, from Aplastic Anemia to Testicular Cancer; the CancerNet resources including the PDQ Summaries and Bulletins; Patient Oriented Web Sites; ReutersHealth Reports; and Organization Web Sites. http://www.acor.org/ Topics: Cancer Last updated Jun 18, 2006 Cancer Mortality Maps & Graphs
Interactive maps, graphs, text, tables, and figures show geographic patterns and time trends in cancer death rates in the United States for the years 1950-1994 for more than 40 cancers. Also provides links to related sites. Produced by the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www3.cancer.gov/atlasplus/ Topics: Cancer, Scientific Themes, Statistics, U.S. Maps Last updated Jul 27, 2004 CancerIndex
Several cancer directories are presented: Guide to InterNet Resources for Cancer , a collection of over 4000 briefly annotated, cancer-related Web sites arranged by "cancer type, medical speciality, country and other topics"; Children's Cancer Web ; Cancer GeneticsWeb ; and Cancer-UK , a directory of cancer organizations in the United Kingdom; plus a Guide to Medical Terminology and Cancer and a Cancer Glossary . Sites are included for language other than English. Searchable. http://www.cancerindex.org/ Topics: Cancer Last updated May 23, 2005 CancerNews: Directory
A collection of sites about breast, prostate, lung, leukemia, gynecologic, skin, and other cancers, as well as AIDS, general news, research, and support groups. From Cancer News on the Net, "dedicated to bringing patients and their families the latest news and information on cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention." http://www.cancernews.com/directory/default.asp?LinksCategoriesID=26&LinksSubCategoriesID=34 Topics: Cancer, Senior Health, The Human Body Last updated May 23, 2005 CancerQuest
"This site was created to teach the biology of cancer. No assumptions have been made about prior knowledge of biology or cancer." Topics include cell structure, cell division, tumor biology, diagnosis and detection, treatments, clinical trials, and the role of genetics. Includes a custom dictionary. Supported by the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University. Searchable. http://cancerquest.org/ Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 23, 2005 Inside Cancer: Multimedia Guide to Cancer Biology
This interactive introduction to cancer biology contains four sections: hallmarks of cancer, causes and prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and pathways to cancer (cancer cells). Includes brief audio and video clips of scientists studying cancer, a world map showing cancer distribution, and a glossary. The site design and features make this complex subject very accessible to the layperson. Produced by the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. http://www.insidecancer.org Topics: Cancer Last updated Feb 20, 2007 Known and Probable Carcinogens (Including Industrial Processes, Occupational Exposures, Infectious Agents, Chemicals, and Radiation)
Fact sheet on carcinogens, which are substances "that can cause changes that can lead to cancer." Includes lists of known human carcinogenic substances (such as asbestos and benzene), mixtures (such as alcoholic beverages), and exposure circumstances (including tobacco smoking and certain manufacturing processes). Provides explanatory material about the classification of carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP). From the American Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_1_3x_Known_and_Probable_Carcinogens.asp?sitearea=PED Topics: Cancer, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Dec 1, 2005 National Cancer Instititute
Information here is reviewed by oncology experts and is based on the results of current research. In "Cancer Information," find types of cancer, treatment, prevention, the role of genetics, and causes; screening and testing; coping with cancer; support resources; cancer literature; and PDQ (Physician Data Query), a database with the latest information about treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, care, and clinical trials. From the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute (NCI). http://www.cancer.gov/ Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 23, 2005 OncoLink
The site's mission is "to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge." Features current cancer news; descriptions of various cancers (many in Spanish) and treatment options; clinical trials; suggestions for coping with cancer; library of reviews and peer-reviewed journals; and related cancer links. Searchable. From the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania. http://www.oncolink.com/ Topics: Cancer, Diseases & Conditions, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated May 23, 2005 |
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